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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:03:58 AM EDT
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Remove the battery.
Or just stop worrying about it. There are decades old Aimpoints still going strong that have never been turned off. |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:04:54 AM EDT
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No, they do not have switches. You buy it and when it goes dark you throw it away.
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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:05:01 AM EDT
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Mine will turn off or at least the dot goes away when you turn the knob all the way tto the left.
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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:09:14 AM EDT
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Mine will turn off or at least the dot goes away when you turn the knob all the way tto the left. |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:10:55 AM EDT
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I thought turning the knob all the way to the left turns it off????
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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:11:37 AM EDT
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I know Aimpoint being mentioned always creates a real swooning, head over heels in love circlejerkfest on this site but you would think for the huge sums that Aimpoint charges for these sights they would engineer them to, oh I don't know, turn on with movement and turn off after 10 minutes of no movement? Wouldn't that be even better instead of having to leave a sight on continuously?
Its a shame that much lower priced, yet equally or better performing, Chinese made sights do just that, along with the 30,000-50,000 hr battery life in addition to auto/auto off. But they don't say AIMPOINT on the side so they are unimportant and for people who need to "go be poor somewhere else." |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:14:27 AM EDT
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The Aimpoint pro has an off setting. Not sure why that's hard to figure out
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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:16:00 AM EDT
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I know Aimpoint being mentioned always creates a real swooning, head over heels in love circlejerkfest on this site but you would think for the huge sums that Aimpoint charges for these sights they would engineer them to, oh I don't know, turn on with movement and turn off after 10 minutes of no movement? Wouldn't that be even better instead of having to leave a sight on continuously? Its a shame that much lower priced, yet equally or better performing, Chinese made sights do just that, along with the 30,000-50,000 hr battery life in addition to auto/auto off. But they don't say AIMPOINT on the side so they are unimportant and for people who need to "go be poor somewhere else." |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:17:08 AM EDT
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Yes it turns off but I've never turned mine off, it just stays at an appropriate brightness for night use.
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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:17:34 AM EDT
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All the way left is the lowest night vision setting, no off switch you just can't see it without NV.
The Aimpoints don't actually stay on they just flicker really fast. Turning off a couple times a second will extend the LEDs life well beyond the 100k real time expected life. |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:19:58 AM EDT
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I know Aimpoint being mentioned always creates a real swooning, head over heels in love circlejerkfest on this site but you would think for the huge sums that Aimpoint charges for these sights they would engineer them to, oh I don't know, turn on with movement and turn off after 10 minutes of no movement? Wouldn't that be even better instead of having to leave a sight on continuously? Its a shame that much lower priced, yet equally or better performing, Chinese made sights do just that, along with the 30,000-50,000 hr battery life in addition to auto/auto off. But they don't say AIMPOINT on the side so they are unimportant and for people who need to "go be poor somewhere else." |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:20:37 AM EDT
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The Aimpoint pro has an off setting. Not sure why that's hard to figure out Are you 100% certain that it turns off? |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:20:51 AM EDT
[#13]
don't you night vision bro?
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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:21:25 AM EDT
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Mine have always turned off.
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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:23:00 AM EDT
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Probably because that feature is just another potential failure point. The batteries last so long that such a feature is unnecessary. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I know Aimpoint being mentioned always creates a real swooning, head over heels in love circlejerkfest on this site but you would think for the huge sums that Aimpoint charges for these sights they would engineer them to, oh I don't know, turn on with movement and turn off after 10 minutes of no movement? Wouldn't that be even better instead of having to leave a sight on continuously? Its a shame that much lower priced, yet equally or better performing, Chinese made sights do just that, along with the 30,000-50,000 hr battery life in addition to auto/auto off. But they don't say AIMPOINT on the side so they are unimportant and for people who need to "go be poor somewhere else." |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:25:56 AM EDT
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Are you saying that all the way left is off, or it's the dimmest NV setting? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Mine will turn off or at least the dot goes away when you turn the knob all the way tto the left. |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:26:31 AM EDT
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FYI, the manual says that the CompM3 and Pro do not have off settings. 4 NV settings and 6 daylight settings.
I actually wasn't aware of this 
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Sure. I guess a mechanical switch that has to be rotated all the time to get the correct brightness will wear much longer than an electronic diode or software or what have you that has no moving parts. I just think Aimpoint is not keeping up with the market like they should. I expect in a year or less they will unveil yet another Tier 1 sight that will have auto on/auto off and auto adjust brightness (like at least one model of "cheap Chinese junk") and it will be proclaimed as the Second Coming of Christ by this site while loud exclamations of "that's the most awesome feature evar!!!111!!!" thrust forth. In addition to hordes of basement dwellers blowing cash on it. And LOL @ "better performing" 
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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:27:34 AM EDT
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I know Aimpoint being mentioned always creates a real swooning, head over heels in love circlejerkfest on this site but you would think for the huge sums that Aimpoint charges for these sights they would engineer them to, oh I don't know, turn on with movement and turn off after 10 minutes of no movement? Wouldn't that be even better instead of having to leave a sight on continuously? Its a shame that much lower priced, yet equally or better performing, Chinese made sights do just that, along with the 30,000-50,000 hr battery life in addition to auto/auto off. But they don't say AIMPOINT on the side so they are unimportant and for people who need to "go be poor somewhere else." lulz |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:28:25 AM EDT
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I know Aimpoint being mentioned always creates a real swooning, head over heels in love circlejerkfest on this site but you would think for the huge sums that Aimpoint charges for these sights they would engineer them to, oh I don't know, turn on with movement and turn off after 10 minutes of no movement? Wouldn't that be even better instead of having to leave a sight on continuously? Its a shame that much lower priced, yet equally or better performing, Chinese made sights do just that, along with the 30,000-50,000 hr battery life in addition to auto/auto off. But they don't say AIMPOINT on the side so they are unimportant and for people who need to "go be poor somewhere else." |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:30:19 AM EDT
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Read this thread. One guy says it turns off, another says it just dims. Are you 100% certain that it turns off? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The Aimpoint pro has an off setting. Not sure why that's hard to figure out Are you 100% certain that it turns off? From the Aimpoint website. first 4 settings are for use with NVDs. This means that the dot will only be visible through a NVD.If you continue turning the switch, the dot becomes visible to the naked eye, and the sight can be used in daylight. |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:30:43 AM EDT
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Double tap
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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:34:24 AM EDT
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FYI, the manual says that the CompM3 and Pro do not have off settings. 4 NV settings and 6 daylight settings. I actually wasn't aware of this
The fact that Aimpoint doesn't do gimmicks is likely the reason that they have such an excellent reputation. And LOL @ "better performing" |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:40:42 AM EDT
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No, they do not have switches. You buy it and when it goes dark you throw it away. Sssoooo....send it to me. |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:42:11 AM EDT
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Unless I am mistaken, the life of an led is dependent on the current driving it, so it it has a 50,000 hour life on high it would likely be an order of magnitude or two higher if left on the lowest setting.
If I were you, I wouldn't worry about it. |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:44:20 AM EDT
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I know Aimpoint being mentioned always creates a real swooning, head over heels in love circlejerkfest on this site but you would think for the huge sums that Aimpoint charges for these sights they would engineer them to, oh I don't know, turn on with movement and turn off after 10 minutes of no movement? Wouldn't that be even better instead of having to leave a sight on continuously? Its a shame that much lower priced, yet equally or better performing, Chinese made sights do just that, along with the 30,000-50,000 hr battery life in addition to auto/auto off. But they don't say AIMPOINT on the side so they are unimportant and for people who need to "go be poor somewhere else." I've had a few of the POS Chinese red dots thinking maybe this one would be better. Nope. They're all in the circular file now and only genuine Aimpoints are on my rifles. |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:45:15 AM EDT
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I've been using Aimpoint M2's, M3's, M4's and PRO's for several years and I never knew they didn't turn off. But I actually leave mine on the low setting all the time anyways. Having an LED burn out was never something I was concerned about. A lot of M2's are well over ten years old and still chugging along. Should I be worried? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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FYI, the manual says that the CompM3 and Pro do not have off settings. 4 NV settings and 6 daylight settings. I actually wasn't aware of this
The fact that Aimpoint doesn't do gimmicks is likely the reason that they have such an excellent reputation. And LOL @ "better performing" |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:47:35 AM EDT
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My Aimpoint PRO has an advertised battery life of 3.5 years.
Mine has been running for almost 6 years on the original factory battery. I bought it in May 2011. |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:47:44 AM EDT
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I know Aimpoint being mentioned always creates a real swooning, head over heels in love circlejerkfest on this site but you would think for the huge sums that Aimpoint charges for these sights they would engineer them to, oh I don't know, turn on with movement and turn off after 10 minutes of no movement? Wouldn't that be even better instead of having to leave a sight on continuously? Its a shame that much lower priced, yet equally or better performing, Chinese made sights do just that, along with the 30,000-50,000 hr battery life in addition to auto/auto off. But they don't say AIMPOINT on the side so they are unimportant and for people who need to "go be poor somewhere else." |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:51:17 AM EDT
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I know Aimpoint being mentioned always creates a real swooning, head over heels in love circlejerkfest on this site but you would think for the huge sums that Aimpoint charges for these sights they would engineer them to, oh I don't know, turn on with movement and turn off after 10 minutes of no movement? Wouldn't that be even better instead of having to leave a sight on continuously? Its a shame that much lower priced, yet equally or better performing, Chinese made sights do just that, along with the 30,000-50,000 hr battery life in addition to auto/auto off. But they don't say AIMPOINT on the side so they are unimportant and for people who need to "go be poor somewhere else." My oldest one was from 2012 and was on until my 2015 deployment. Battery was removed but dead upon return, changed it out still on. It sits on one of the bright settings to avoid washout when I key my flashlight at night. |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:53:25 AM EDT
[#30]
Why turn it off? Just leave it on and replace the batteries every year.
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Posted: 3/28/2017 1:00:59 AM EDT
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I know Aimpoint being mentioned always creates a real swooning, head over heels in love circlejerkfest on this site but you would think for the huge sums that Aimpoint charges for these sights they would engineer them to, oh I don't know, turn on with movement and turn off after 10 minutes of no movement? Wouldn't that be even better instead of having to leave a sight on continuously? Its a shame that much lower priced, yet equally or better performing, Chinese made sights do just that, along with the 30,000-50,000 hr battery life in addition to auto/auto off. But they don't say AIMPOINT on the side so they are unimportant and for people who need to "go be poor somewhere else." "Hey there's a deer/commie/zombie!" .......where the fuck is that switch? |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 1:07:36 AM EDT
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Why turn it off? Just leave it on and replace the batteries every year. Not concerned with the battery... The components however... Do they have a 20 year duty cycle of being on constantly? Why not just put an OFF notch on the switch? Planned obsolescence? I guess as long as I consider this optic as disposable, I won't be disappointed in 10-20 years when the electronics give out from being on constantly since the engineers never designed OFF as an option. The way arfcom nuts over Aimpoints, I had a mental construct of it being invincible... Something I would pass down to my great grand children. I need to adjust this thinking it seems. While some may actually last that long, chances are something will happen to it by then. What's the oldest working Aimpoint out there? Just curious. I'll probably still get an Aimpoint...I just lost some faith in the Koolaid when I learned that they never turn off. |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 1:15:06 AM EDT
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I would HATE a time out off function. "Hey there's a deer/commie/zombie!" .......where the fuck is that switch? I have an Aimpoint PRO too (all the way left is indeed lowest NV setting, not off), I think the Holosun is a pretty good little sight, the LED life on the Holosun is lower than the Aimpoint, which is why it's important that it shuts off by itself, despite the 50k hour battery life. I would not worry about the Aimpoint LED life, especially with the sight on the lowest setting. |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 1:16:10 AM EDT
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You want something that'll last forever buy a Nightforce.
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Posted: 3/28/2017 1:16:33 AM EDT
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I know Aimpoint being mentioned always creates a real swooning, head over heels in love circlejerkfest on this site but you would think for the huge sums that Aimpoint charges for these sights they would engineer them to, oh I don't know, turn on with movement and turn off after 10 minutes of no movement? Wouldn't that be even better instead of having to leave a sight on continuously? Its a shame that much lower priced, yet equally or better performing, Chinese made sights do just that, along with the 30,000-50,000 hr battery life in addition to auto/auto off. But they don't say AIMPOINT on the side so they are unimportant and for people who need to "go be poor somewhere else." Go be poor somewhere else. |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 1:17:38 AM EDT
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Sure. I guess a mechanical switch that has to be rotated all the time to get the correct brightness will wear much longer than an electronic diode or software or what have you that has no moving parts. I just think Aimpoint is not keeping up with the market like they should. I expect in a year or less they will unveil yet another Tier 1 sight that will have auto on/auto off and auto adjust brightness (like at least one model of "cheap Chinese junk") and it will be proclaimed as the Second Coming of Christ by this site while loud exclamations of "that's the most awesome feature evar!!!111!!!" thrust forth. In addition to hordes of basement dwellers blowing cash on it. |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 1:20:16 AM EDT
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You want something that'll last forever buy a Nightforce. |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 1:50:57 AM EDT
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I happen to have my Aimpoint PRO's box and instructions at hand. It says that turning the rotary switch fully counterclockwise turns it OFF. So there.
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Posted: 3/28/2017 1:57:03 AM EDT
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I happen to have my Aimpoint PRO's box and instructions at hand. It says that turning the rotary switch fully counterclockwise turns it OFF. So there.
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Posted: 3/28/2017 2:06:26 AM EDT
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Yeah that Nightforce RDS is super awesome. Where do I find one? |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 2:07:52 AM EDT
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Yeah that Nightforce RDS is super awesome. Where do I find one? 
Got a link for this unicorn? |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 2:17:30 AM EDT
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A Nightforce Red Dot Sight (RDS)?
Got a link for this unicorn? |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 2:34:14 AM EDT
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You seem to be saying you want a Mepro RDS, so go buy one. I like those and my PROs. I've got 3 of each. Oldest battery in my PRO is minimum 4 years old.
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Posted: 3/28/2017 2:34:52 AM EDT
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I happen to have my Aimpoint PRO's box and instructions at hand. It says that turning the rotary switch fully counterclockwise turns it OFF. So there. 
There are 10 positions, the first four of which are NV settings, my manual makes no mention of turning the sight off. |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 2:37:26 AM EDT
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I know Aimpoint being mentioned always creates a real swooning, head over heels in love circlejerkfest on this site but you would think for the huge sums that Aimpoint charges for these sights they would engineer them to, oh I don't know, turn on with movement and turn off after 10 minutes of no movement? Wouldn't that be even better instead of having to leave a sight on continuously? Its a shame that much lower priced, yet equally or better performing, Chinese made sights do just that, along with the 30,000-50,000 hr battery life in addition to auto/auto off. But they don't say AIMPOINT on the side so they are unimportant and for people who need to "go be poor somewhere else." 
If I want it turned off I'll turn it of. I don't know if the far left position is full off but I'm sure the battery would probably last 10 years in that position. |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 2:38:16 AM EDT
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Go be poor somewhere else. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I know Aimpoint being mentioned always creates a real swooning, head over heels in love circlejerkfest on this site but you would think for the huge sums that Aimpoint charges for these sights they would engineer them to, oh I don't know, turn on with movement and turn off after 10 minutes of no movement? Wouldn't that be even better instead of having to leave a sight on continuously? Its a shame that much lower priced, yet equally or better performing, Chinese made sights do just that, along with the 30,000-50,000 hr battery life in addition to auto/auto off. But they don't say AIMPOINT on the side so they are unimportant and for people who need to "go be poor somewhere else." |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 2:42:30 AM EDT
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Sure. I guess a mechanical switch that has to be rotated all the time to get the correct brightness will wear much longer than an electronic diode or software or what have you that has no moving parts. I just think Aimpoint is not keeping up with the market like they should. I expect in a year or less they will unveil yet another Tier 1 sight that will have auto on/auto off and auto adjust brightness (like at least one model of "cheap Chinese junk") and it will be proclaimed as the Second Coming of Christ by this site while loud exclamations of "that's the most awesome feature evar!!!111!!!" thrust forth. In addition to hordes of basement dwellers blowing cash on it. Am I stupid for owning the aimpoints or cool because I own the PA micros? Where does the Burris fall in this? Too expensive? Cheap enough? |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 2:47:46 AM EDT
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Did you read the OP? Not concerned with the battery... The components however... Do they have a 20 year duty cycle of being on constantly? Why not just put an OFF notch on the switch? Planned obsolescence? I guess as long as I consider this optic as disposable, I won't be disappointed in 10-20 years when the electronics give out from being on constantly since the engineers never designed OFF as an option. The way arfcom nuts over Aimpoints, I had a mental construct of it being invincible... Something I would pass down to my great grand children. I need to adjust this thinking it seems. While some may actually last that long, chances are something will happen to it by then. What's the oldest working Aimpoint out there? Just curious. I'll probably still get an Aimpoint...I just lost some faith in the Koolaid when I learned that they never turn off. |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 3:25:25 AM EDT
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I know Aimpoint being mentioned always creates a real swooning, head over heels in love circlejerkfest on this site but you would think for the huge sums that Aimpoint charges for these sights they would engineer them to, oh I don't know, turn on with movement and turn off after 10 minutes of no movement? Wouldn't that be even better instead of having to leave a sight on continuously? Its a shame that much lower priced, yet equally or better performing, Chinese made sights do just that, along with the 30,000-50,000 hr battery life in addition to auto/auto off. But they don't say AIMPOINT on the side so they are unimportant and for people who need to "go be poor somewhere else." |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 6:33:43 AM EDT
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At the lowest setting on the PRO, current draw is possibly somewhere about 100 picoamps, but I can't say for sure until because I don't have a meter that will measure down to fempto-amps, but I'll say there is NOT an off, (no current draw), position.
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